I need a complete list fo a pancreatitis diet

Guest over a year ago

I know the basic foods to eat when a person has pancreatitis . I need a list many items to eat or to avoid. The doctor said to avoid mint ?
Is it ok to eat sweat potato, soy milk, pickles, marmalade, Pedialyte for potassium, vinager, vitamin C, low acid orange juice, vitamin E, What kind of juice can I have in the morning-prune,pear,peach,V8.... pizza, salad dressing, candy, pretzels, sherbit, cooked oatmeal, bananas, baby foods, green tea, chocolate, no fat lactaid milk, and more. Does such a list exist?

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Casig5976 over a year ago

hi, if you have searched the net and been unable to find anything specific to help you with your query, the person with pancreatitis should ask their doctor to refer them to a dietician, this way they can ensure that their diet is as good as it possibly can be. as a rule they should be aiming for a diet that is low in fat and high in carbs and protein to lessen the workload on the pancreas, with specific foods it is usually a trial and error approach, but try to avoid rich foods and overly large meals. hope this helps

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wayupnorth51724 over a year ago

Mint? I've heard that in another context, but I thought it was a myth.

Here's the very general info my nutritionist told me to AVOID:

It is not very specific, but it is all they offered me. The key is fat content and preparation.

Most of the foods on the AVOID list are high-fat. I have been doing OK with coffee, tea and orange juice, so I don't think you need to worry about those. Banana are high in potassium, somthing they pump into you after an attack, so I think you're good there too. They didn't say anything about acidic drinks to me. Oatmeal is good. Candy is often high in sugar but low fat so it should be good in moderation (unless you have diabetes). The bugaboo with pretzels is salt and if they were browned using butter.

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Guest over a year ago

Your list is good--I've had great luck avoiding pretty much the same things. My only addition (and I ignore it myself), would be coffee. Most times, pancreatitis is accompanied by acid reflux and GERD, which are both irritated by coffee.

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Reanan over a year ago

I also was told I had pancreatitis.. my attacks generally start slow...then over the course of the day it gets worse and more painful. I feel the short list is very helpful.. I usually drink coffee I am now going to avoid that..I do eat all the bad foods like hot dogs, lunch meat and white bread....Question?? If I eat a banana during an attack will it take the pain away??

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vic over a year ago

Foods to AVOID with Pancreatitis (from my personal experience): breaded fried spicy greasy food; cured or processed meat (bacon, sausage, hot dogs, sandwich meats); SEEDS in tomatoes, strawberries and in other fruits and vegetables; all NUTS; peppers, eggplant; whole or 2% milk, ice cream; dry eggs (sometimes soft eggs work); peanut butter and other nut butters, alcohol, tobacco, coffee, soda, anything with refined sugar (including deserts or sweetened yogurt); garlic or onion salt, pepper and curry, etc; licorice, dates, avocado, mayonnaise, ranch or creamy dressings; chocolate; ketchup, spicy mustard or pickles; OILS: vegetable, corn, soy, safflower and even olive oil.
Foods to eat: At the beginning, you need to eat only liquids if possible. Blend banana with Vanilla Almond Milk in the morning because banana can help coat the stomach. Cook 1/3 cup of rolled oats with 3/4 cup Vanilla Almond milk and eat it watery. Dried food seems to get stuck in stomach area. Cook asparagus, black beans, broccoli or green peas in chicken broth and blend into soup. Two tablespoons of cottage cheese help with protein. As well, black beans have protein. Make sure to eat soft liquidy foods and only in small amounts at a time. Chew everything to make it mush in the mouth. Health Tips on Tai Chi Health Products has a complete list and diet. I learned the hard way what NOT to eat.

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Guest over a year ago

Hi,
I'm finding a few things vary from person to person but one of the first foods I noticed that bothered me were breaded and fried foods. I learned early on, before my doctor knew what my problem was, that I could eat no fast food, no baking, no pop and no pizza. I follow a diet very similar to a celiac diet (I originally thought that could be my problem but it isn't) and that seems to produce the least amount of pain. I eat chicken breasts, dried apricots, bananas, rice, and most vegetables but all things in small amounts. Lately I'm having pain after coffee but have been reluctant to give up my morning coffee....most of what I drink is water but 100% fruit juices in small amounts as well as small amounts of raw milk seem to be okay if I've been watching what I eat. I can't tell you how relieved I am to have found other people living with chronic pancreatitis. It took almost two years to get a diagnosis and nobody I talk to seems to have heard of it.
Tammy

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lin over a year ago

I have just come out of hospital to have gallstones removed, and they picked up through blood test that I had or have pancreatitis, I am trying so hard to gain weight but at the same time cannot eat a lot of food like nuts , avow,eggs,etc. Does Sustagen ( supplement ) affect pancreatitis?

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bluchas99 over a year ago

i have chronic pancreatitis and can only eat cereals and no fat milk mine started with atacks of acute p i had my galblader removed
to no avail still get attacks on pain killing drugs like morphine this has absulutely distroyed my life all i do is sleep no life better of
dead when you are not on pain killers and awake im in total 10/10 pain waiting for youre next pain killer to kick in

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horselady over a year ago

I have chronic idiopathic (they don't know the cause) pancreatitis, gastritis, gastroparesis and esophagitis. Having said that, when I have an attack, I try not to eat or drink anything for 24-48 hours. That gives the digestive system a chance to rest. Then I gradually start with "low residue" foods (saltines, white toast plain). Do not eat bananas because they just stay stuck in the stomach. Gerbers Stage 1 baby foods (fruit) are usually safe, so are Jamba Juice, fruit juice smoothies, apple sauce etc. No fruits or vegs that have pulp, skins or seeds (blueberries, strawberries, kiwi), etc. No acidic foods (coffee, tea, tomato or tomato juice). No "high fiber", meaning no oatmeal, brown rice or whole grains. Eat white rice, white pasta, orzo, quinoa, skim milk, skim milk cheese (mozzarella), vegetable soup, etc. Look for diets for gastroparesis. They give a better idea of safe and unsafe foods. Good luck.

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donna sage over a year ago

What may work is called "Pancreatin with Ox Bile", it can be purchases at your local health food store. Because you have no gallbladder, the bile has no storage, and your Pancreas will probably need more digestive enzymes. This is especially made for folks that have "No Gallbladder", so check it out if you can, it can take away pain from gas, give you energy, and less acid reflux from stomach acid coming up. Good luck to you....

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HDG over a year ago

I have a question for everyone.....based on my blood test, I was diagnosed with mild pancreatitus. But have never had any pain!

Just yellowish stools. Muscle spasms in stomach area. Has anyone ever heard of these type of symptoms for this condition?

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SRINIVASAN R over a year ago

Boss this is Srinivasan R From Chennai .. My son is suffering in Acute Pancreatitis, could you please help me regarding this ie.. food / activities / because he is 12 years Boy....pl get in touch with me if you have time

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Guest over a year ago

Also try Embilica Officinalis (Indian Gooseberry)/(Amla Juice) for acute pancreatitis.

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Guest over a year ago

Hi this is very interesting to me, I have had episodes of pain since I was 3 years old and was told it was a nervous stomach. I learnt to control it by eating small amounts and mainly bananas. I didn't realize I was doing this until a few weeks ago when I went to the doctor for my gallbladder, I thought I was having an attack and she said it didn't sound like gallbladder, then started asking me question. I since looked her questions up on line and realized that she thinks it's pancreatitis. Did you have an ultrasound or a CT scan? and did you feel like your stomach was pushed out in the front?

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